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GEOL 4453 Hydrogeology Prerequisites: Minimum grade of "C" or better in PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2014. Description: The water cycle and ground-water systems as well as general problems related to ground-water occurrence, quantity, quality and pollution. Field trip required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

GEOL 4543 Introduction to Exploration Seismology Prerequisites: GEOL 4103 and GEOL 4303.

Description: Introduction to theory, techniques, and application of seismic to field of hydrocarbon, groundwater, and minerals exploration. Review of fundamentals of wave propagation, historical development of the science, and current literature on application and instrumentation. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4573 Marine Biogeochemical Cycles Prerequisites: GEOL 3034 with a grade of "C" or better and GEOL 4403 or concurrent enrollment. Description: Analysis of the interactions between geological processes, biological activity, and chemical cycling for a range of elements. Limited discussion of atmospheric, terrestrial, and freshwater systems as they impact the oceans will also be discussed. Includes discussions of changes in elemental cycles through Earth's history and comparison to present-day patterns. May not be used for degree credit with GEOL 5573. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4463 Physical Hydrogeology Prerequisites: GEOL 4453 or similar; PHYS 2114.

Description: Physical ground-water systems. Realistic problems to acquaint students with ground-water occurrence and movement. Geologic, geophysical, hydraulic testing and modeling techniques used to define an actual ground-water system. Ground-water regulations. Field

trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab Department/School: Geology GEOL 4503 Introduction to Oceanography (N) Prerequisites: College-level chemistry recommended.

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4673 Economic Geology - Metals Prerequisites: GEOL 2364.

Description: Oceanography is an interdisciplinary field incorporating geology, physics, chemistry, and biology. This class will introduce students to oceanic and sedimentary processes, including plate tectonics, oceanic circulation, seawater chemistry, beaches and coastlines, benthic/pelagic sea life, and environmental concerns. Students will also discuss social, political, and economic topics that relate to the ocean. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology General Education and other Course Attributes: Natural Sciences GEOL 4513 Marine Geology Prerequisites: CHEM 1314 or equivalent; PHYS 1114 or 2014 or equivalent; GEOL 3034 or equivalent. All with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: All with a grade of "C" or higher. Comprehensive examination of the geology of the ocean basins. Topics include techniques of data collection and interpretation; shoreline, shelf and deep ocean processes; physical oceanography; origin and distribution of marine sediments; paleoceanography; marine mineral resources; marine tectonics and

Description: Descriptive geology, origin, exploration, economics and utilization of nonmetallic minerals and rocks. Field trips required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology GEOL 4753 Volcanology Prerequisites: GEOL 2364 completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Description: Examination of volcanic processes, products, and structures on Earth and other terrestrial bodies. Optional field trip. No credit for students with credit in GEOL 5753. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Geology GEOL 4773 Planetary Geology

Prerequisites: GEOL 1114 (required) and GEOL 3073 (recommended). Description: Geology of planets and planetary bodies, including geomorphology, tectonics, geochemistry, and geophysics; perspectives on exploration; and life in the universe. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

ocean history. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Geology